Vehicle recall 08V235000 · May 28, 2008
Volkswagen Passat and Tiguan
These vehicles have an engine control module (ECM) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0T fsi ulev II engines. These vehicles have an engine control module (ECM) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ECM may unexpectedly increase engine rpm.
- Consequence
- An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and update the ECM software free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
- Notes
- Volkswagen recall no. 24M9/R7.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V235000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2008
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24M9/R7
- Owner notification
- May 30, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,579
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Passat (2008): 2008
- Volkswagen Tiguan (2009): 2009
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